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Hope — From Mental Health Diagnosis to Maintaining Wellness

As you read Kurt’s story, consider what activities give your family hope. Has goal setting…

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Partnering with NextGoodThing— a New Voice in Mental Health Education

At Families for Depression Awareness, we are always looking for opportunities to bring family caregivers…

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Coping with Stress and Depression Through Faith and Family Support

By Lisa Gilliam, September 12, 2017 Job stress led me to a point in my…

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Self-discovery — From Mental Health Diagnosis to Maintaining Wellness

By Kurt Morris, July 28, 2017 When I was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder in…

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Continuing the Conversation About Minority Mental Health in the Month of July

We recognize July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also known…

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Ditch the Social Media, Teen Summer Activities for Mental Health Wellness

  Summer is here! For many teens, the unstructured days of summer break often mean…

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What You Can Do to Support LGBTQ+ Youth at Risk of Depression and Suicide

Last week, Families for Depression Awareness broadcast our Teen Depression Webinar, now available to watch…

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Resources for addressing 13 Reasons Why

Netflix recently released a controversial television series. Based on Jay Asher’s #1 New York Times…

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Depression can affect more than just your mood

Monica and her mother have always been close, though they butted heads during Monica’s formative…

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More Than Mood Toolkit Press Release

Don, interviewed for his family story. For Immediate Release April 04, 2017 Families for Depression…

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Chris, 45, dysthymia, and wife, Jill

A rough start in life Growing up, Chris saw substance abuse and mood disorders on…

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Depression on the Rise Worldwide, says WHO

The total estimated number of people living with depression worldwide increased by 18.4% between 2005…

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